Publications by authors named "Alejandro Raul Gratacos Gomez"
Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a disease characterized by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and at least 15 eosinophils/hpf in the esophagus. Other systemic and local causes of esophageal eosinophilia should be excluded.
Objectives: The study objectives were to examine the annual epidemiology of EoE for 14 consecutive years, investigate whether there is a relationship between the count of aeroallergens and the incidence of EoE for 12 years, evaluate whether there are family ties between the patients with EoE, and determine whether there are cases of EoE that are triggered or exacerbated by pollens.
Background: Primary eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGID) are chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract with unknown etiology. Features, utility, and evolution are still unknown in screening for EGID in adult patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).
Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence, characteristics, comorbidities, and evolution of EGID in adults diagnosed with EoE and investigate differences between both groups.
Introduction: Multiform exudative erythema is a rare delayed hypersensitivity reaction associated with medications. The manifestations caused by hydroxychloroquine are exceptional; however, due to the increase in its prescription due to the recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, adverse reactions have been exacerbated.
Case Report: A 60-year-old female patient, who attended the Emergency Department for a picture of erythematous rash of one week of evolution, with involvement of the trunk, face and palms of the hands.
Introduction: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic esophageal atopic disease because sensitization to aeroallergens and foods allergens is very common.
Objectives: This study is the first work that studies multiple characteristics of EoE in the southeast of Spain to know whether EoE in the patients of this region is similar to that of other regions of Spain in terms of demography, symptoms, and atopic characteristics.
Method: It is an observational prospective study of patients diagnosed with EoE at Granada (Spain).